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Ever wanted to groan out loud at how obvious and unoriginal a phrase, plot point or character in a book was? Common clichés in fiction weaken the dramatic effect and imaginative power of a story. Read on for a definition of cliché, examples of plot, character and descriptive clichés, and how to avoid clichés in […]

Learning how to write a book and get it published is a process of many parts, so it’s wise to be systematic. Here are 10 steps to write your own bestseller and set about finding an interested publisher: Step 1: Find a strong, bestselling story idea (more…)

Of all the stages of writing a novel, first draft writing is often most challenging. Because your novel is still a blank canvas, structuring your writing process can be tricky. Here are seven tips on draft writing that will make it easier to speed along to a complete first draft: (more…)

To write a book faster, there are 5 essential things you need to do: One: Put structure in place first – it will keep you from floundering and wasting precious time later. Two: Use a system to organise and keep track of facts about your fictional world and real life references your book draws […]

Writing a good book is something every fiction writer aspires to. When writers ask for feedback from the Now Novel community, a popular question is ‘Is my idea good enough?’ Having a great story idea to start with helps. Yet a satisfying novel is a combination of multiple important components. Here are 10 ingredients that will […]

Why is structuring a novel crucial? It puts in place the footholds you need to reach the finish. There are so many different ways of approaching structure in a novel that it can seem overwhelming. Regardless of what method of creating a structure for your book you find easiest, there are seven essential elements that […]

Writing a book is a wonderful process of discovery and revelation, but it is also daunting, especially if you’re attempting the process for the first time. If you find yourself saying ‘I can’t write my book’, here are 7 steps to take that will spur you on: Table of Contents 1. Set a motivating date 2. […]

This week we’ve put together an A to Z of our favourite authors’ helpful writing quotes, categorised by subject from ‘anti-hero’ to ‘YA’. Use the links below to jump to your favourite section. Share on social media and let us know in the comments section which are your favourites: Jump to Section: A; B; C; […]

As our recent poll of our readers confirmed, procrastination is one of the biggest enemies of writers. If you can’t stop putting off writing, here are nine writers’ advice for how to write a book with renewed motivation: Consider the source Most of us don’t procrastinate on our writing because we are lazy or secretly […]

No matter how fired up you are to start your novel, you won’t be alone if you hit the occasional road block. Many writers need extra motivation to write a book from start to finish. There are practical steps you can take to motivate yourself and persevere against the odds. Learning how to write a […]

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